Time for a New Bed
When a bed is no longer providing proper support and comfort, it affects the quality of our sleep. People are often unaware that their bed may be one of the reasons why they are not sleeping well.
Beds don't last forever - life span is affected by factors such as the quality, care, amount of use (e.g. reading, watching TV and sleeping each night versus occasional use of a spare bed). Changes in lifestyle (marriage, new home) and in our bodies (losing or gaining weight, ageing, etc) can also necessitate a change of bed.
It may be time for a new mattress if:
- You wake up with aches and pains, which wear off as the day progresses
- You are not sleeping as well as you did a year ago
- You enjoy better sleep somewhere other than your own bed
- Your mattress shows signs of visible wear and tear
A new bed may not be a wonder cure to all life's stresses and strains, but it certainly should help you get a better night's sleep, leaving you refreshed and ready to face the world.
There are literally thousands of beds from which to choose and there's no such thing as the perfect type of bed for a particular condition or situation (e.g. one ideal bed for a back pain sufferer). Although a good retailer will arm you with lots of information to make the process simpler, only you can make the final, important decision - so take your time and make it wisely.
Fascinating Fact
Buying a new bed may give a better night's sleep than taking a sleeping pill! Two-year research by sleep expert Dr Chris Idzikowski found that those with uncomfortable beds slept on average one hour less each night than those with comfortable beds.